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Is Amesbury, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 17,588 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,588, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Amesbury earns a D+ with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,970 per 100K.

Amesbury Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAmesburyMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate213.6323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2201.22004.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate170.0--268.2
Theft Rate1970.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate425.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

241.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

214/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2201/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Amesbury

Violent crime in Amesbury is well below the national average. The rate of 213.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2201.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,970 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Amesbury Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault170
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,970
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft425
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Amesbury Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Amesbury
213.6
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Amesbury
2201.2
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Amesbury Safety

Is Amesbury safe?
Not especially. Amesbury earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Amesbury?
241.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 213.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2201.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Amesbury safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Amesbury's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,970 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Amesbury?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Amesbury generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Amesbury police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Amesbury?
Crime rates have held steady in Amesbury, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Amesbury compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Amesbury ranks behind about 78% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Amesbury to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Amesbury?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.5 per-thousand rate put Amesbury below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 214 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Amesbury?
213.6 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (170), robbery (52), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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